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23 Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A L Hd Qrs Sub Disct Meridian Meridian Miss Aug. 6 67 Williams Green. Mr. Sir Complaint having been entered against you at this office by Julius Merrton (freedman) to the effect of a non-fulfillment of Contract on your part to his pecuniary loss and disadvantage You will please report at this office by 11 o'clock A.M. on Saturday next to attend an investigation of this case to the End that impartial justice may be done all parties I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obdt Servt Thomas H Norton Bvt Maj USA Sub. Asst Comn'r 24 Bureau Refugees Freedmen and A L Hd Qrs Sub Disct Meridian Meridian Miss Aug 8. 1867 Hamilton Mr. Sir, Complaint is made at this Office by Jacob Stephens and Ed Brooking freedmen that you have ordered them to vacate the premises which they now occupy You will report at this office and satisfy the Sub Asst Comr. that you have sufficient authority for ejecting the said freedmen Until such information is furnished the Sub Asst Comr. they will be permitted to remain in the Houses which they now occupy I am Sir Very Resply Your obdt servt Thomas H Norton Bvt Maj USA Sub Asst Comn'r
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